Friday, September 16, 2016
Friday, September 9, 2016
RABBI NACHMAN KAHANA ON HERRING AND THE NEED
TO LIVE IN THE LAND OF
ISRAEL
Source:
'With All Your Might' by Rabbi Nachman Kahana
"The
energy to achieve more than mere existence is lacking in most Jews today. We
have all seen photos of Jews in the shtetls with the peddlers selling herring
in the marketplace, and the cart pushers rushing to their destinations. They
were satisfied with the life they led. Each had a little shack, a little
income, his shtiebel to daven in three times a day – what was missing? ……
Did
they ever dream that the Divine prediction of the prophets would be realized,
and that the Jewish nation would return to our ancient homeland? Where were the
dreams of the Beit HaMikdash rebuilt anew on the Temple Mount …..
But
are we any different? The homes we own in the galut are not the shacks of the
shtetlach, but the mind set is the same…. Where are the big dreams of God's
Chosen People? …..
You
are no more than the desires of your heart, just as everything else in the
world.
Where
do your desires take you – to be part of God's greatest miracle since the
Exodus, or to cling to the mediocrity of your lives in the exile?"
Saturday, September 3, 2016
15 Pickled Herring Facts You Probably Never Knew
Source: http://www.theluxuryspot.com/15-pickled-herring-facts-you-probably-never-knew/
Pickled herring is a dish that goes two ways, either you love it or hate it! The roots of this magical, high-protein treat are Eastern European for sure, but the flavor has caught on far and wide around the world. Here are some cool things you probably never knew about pickled herring:
1. Herring is actually the name of the fish. It comes from the Culpea family that grows in shallow waters of the Baltic Sea.
2. There are 15 different types of herring fish. All are edible to be smoked, pickled or preserved.
3. Some of the species don’t have spines. This it makes it easier to sell.
4. Pickled herring has been around from the medieval times. You know, when curing and pickling the fish was the only way to preserve the fish and have the capability to last for a long time.
5. If you are buying sardines in a can you are basically buying preserved herring! *Gasp*
6. Pickled herring is a delicacy mainly in northern European countries. It is loved by Ashkenazi Jews as well, and if you go to Boca Raton on a windy day you can smell it wafting through the air.
7. Originally pickling the herring was a 2 step curing process. Cure it in salt and then add in the flavors like: vinegar, peppercorns, bay leaves and raw onions. Today gourmet herring makers add many more flavors to take the dish out of the 9th century.
8. Herring grow in shallow water and live in schools. That’s what makes them so easy to catch and eat. Suckers.
9. Pickled herring is one of the best sources of natural vitamin D3. It is also an excellent source of selenium and vitamin B12. So basically, pickled herring is the way to go if you want long, shiny hair.
10. There is a traditional Jewish cured fish called lox made out of salmon, it’s not a type of herring! It comes from Norway based on a dish called gravlax which is also delicious but not a type
11. The most traditional way to eat herring is on something crispy, whether it’s a slice of toast or a cracker. Matzah is acceptable if you’re wondering.
12. There are two popular types of herring. Type A is the gerring fish that has a white fleshy meat, while there is another called Matias which has a red flesh and no bones. Obviously that’s Type B.
13. Some people like to eat the fish whole, head and all! Clearly we have not evolved as a species. Probably the most disturbing of all the pickled herring facts here.
14. Today if you travel around the world, you won’t find many herring dishes prepared the traditional way. Chefs have made this dish much more approachable and better looking to be more approachable to new foodies.
15. The Russians have done the best with the herring, they make a beautiful salad out of it. The layered salad of diced salted herring is covered with alternating layers of grated, boiled vegetables (potato, carrot, and beet root) and chopped onions. The final layer is beet root covered with mayonnaise, which gives the salad a rich purple color. It’s often decorated with grated boiled eggs. The Russians took the herring game to the next level. You can thank Putin.
2. There are 15 different types of herring fish. All are edible to be smoked, pickled or preserved.
3. Some of the species don’t have spines. This it makes it easier to sell.
4. Pickled herring has been around from the medieval times. You know, when curing and pickling the fish was the only way to preserve the fish and have the capability to last for a long time.
5. If you are buying sardines in a can you are basically buying preserved herring! *Gasp*
6. Pickled herring is a delicacy mainly in northern European countries. It is loved by Ashkenazi Jews as well, and if you go to Boca Raton on a windy day you can smell it wafting through the air.
7. Originally pickling the herring was a 2 step curing process. Cure it in salt and then add in the flavors like: vinegar, peppercorns, bay leaves and raw onions. Today gourmet herring makers add many more flavors to take the dish out of the 9th century.
8. Herring grow in shallow water and live in schools. That’s what makes them so easy to catch and eat. Suckers.
9. Pickled herring is one of the best sources of natural vitamin D3. It is also an excellent source of selenium and vitamin B12. So basically, pickled herring is the way to go if you want long, shiny hair.
10. There is a traditional Jewish cured fish called lox made out of salmon, it’s not a type of herring! It comes from Norway based on a dish called gravlax which is also delicious but not a type
11. The most traditional way to eat herring is on something crispy, whether it’s a slice of toast or a cracker. Matzah is acceptable if you’re wondering.
12. There are two popular types of herring. Type A is the gerring fish that has a white fleshy meat, while there is another called Matias which has a red flesh and no bones. Obviously that’s Type B.
13. Some people like to eat the fish whole, head and all! Clearly we have not evolved as a species. Probably the most disturbing of all the pickled herring facts here.
14. Today if you travel around the world, you won’t find many herring dishes prepared the traditional way. Chefs have made this dish much more approachable and better looking to be more approachable to new foodies.
15. The Russians have done the best with the herring, they make a beautiful salad out of it. The layered salad of diced salted herring is covered with alternating layers of grated, boiled vegetables (potato, carrot, and beet root) and chopped onions. The final layer is beet root covered with mayonnaise, which gives the salad a rich purple color. It’s often decorated with grated boiled eggs. The Russians took the herring game to the next level. You can thank Putin.
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